All the stars you can see at Blackpool Pride Festival 2026 - here's what you need to know
Blackpool Pride returns to the Tower Festival Headland from 5-7 June 2026, marking its 20th anniversary with a packed weekend of live music, a parade, community events and headline performances.
A milestone year for Blackpool Pride
Blackpool Pride will take place from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 June 2026 at the Blackpool Tower Festival Headland, bringing together live music, parade celebrations and community programming.
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Organisers say the 2026 edition will be one of the biggest yet, marking 20 years of the festival under the theme “One Love, One Pride”, chosen by the public.
The weekend is designed as a mix of headline entertainment and grassroots celebration with acts spanning 90s pop, dance classics and local performers.
Friday: 90s vs 00s dance night launch
The festival opens on Friday evening with a 90s vs 00s dance night, running 6pm-10pm.
Headline acts include:
- Ultrabeat (known for Pretty Green Eyes)
- K-Klass (known for Rhythm Is a Mystery and Let Me Show You)
They will be joined by:
- Romina Johnson (Moving Too Fast)
- Blu James (featured on Basement Jaxx’s Red Alert)
- Local DJ Jason Fubar
The opening night sets the tone for a nostalgic, club-focused start to the weekend.
Saturday: parade, main stage and headline stars
Saturday is the centrepiece of the weekend, beginning with the Pride parade along Blackpool Promenade at 11am.
Main stage entertainment at the Comedy Carpet runs from 12pm to 7pm, headlined by:
- Heather Small (best known for Moving On Up and Search for the Hero)
She is joined by:
- 911 (Bodyshakin’, A Little Bit More)
- The Cheeky Girls (The Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)
Also appearing:
- Betty Legs Diamond with her stage show and dancers
- Youth performers including Just the Brave (Glasgow), Passmore and local Blackpool acts such as Sheila Diamond, Chloe Byrnes and Johnny Wright
Organisers say Heather Small is the biggest headline booking in the festival’s history.
Sunday: community day and on-stage wedding
The festival closes on Sunday with a free community day (12pm–6pm), featuring live performances and a special anniversary highlight: a live on-stage wedding or blessing ceremony.
The ceremony is being delivered with celebrant Tracy Jayne with couples invited to submit their love stories for selection.
Confirmed performers include:
- The Sabinelles
- Jared Lee
- Blackpool & Fylde Light Opera Company
Events across town
Alongside the main stage programme, events will take place across Blackpool throughout the weekend.
These include:
- A dedicated Youth Pride area (in partnership with The United Youth Alliance)
- Fringe events at venues such as the library and Showtown
- A musical production at Central Pier
Organisers say the festival remains family-friendly and open to all ages.
Tickets & info
Tickets are available via the official festival website.
- Weekend tickets: £35
- Day tickets: £20
- VIP packages available
- Under-18s go free on Saturday
Organisers say demand is high for what is expected to be a landmark 20th anniversary edition